Annabelle

FrenchModern HistoryReligious StudiesFine Art

Previous school:
Holbrook Academy

Plans for the future:
I would like to take a gap year and travel to South East Asia, then hopefully secure a place at university to study law as I would love to work in the legal profession as a solicitor.

Why Northgate?
Firstly, the courses at Northgate for my chosen subjects were far better than other sixth forms and colleges, the course content and level of teaching. Secondly, I preferred the structure of the day with three frees a week and 75 minute lessons and finally the community atmosphere.

Go for it! It's not as scary a jump as you think - everyone is in the same boat and teachers ease you in well to the courses and exam style.
Annabelle

Bethany

LawPsychologySociology

Previous school:
Claydon High School

Plans for the future:
After sixth form I plan on taking a gap year and going travelling before deciding which career path I take. I'm hoping that this gap year will allow me to gain work experience and allow me to tick off things on my bucket list so that afterwards I can concentrate on establishing my career.

Why Northgate?

Unlike other places I was offered a place at, Northgate offered A-Level Law which was a subject I knew I wanted to take. Also, I knew Northgate had a very good reputation and when I was offered a place here I was really pleased.

The teachers at Northgate are always helpful and show that you getting the results you need is their priority.
Bethany

Elliot

EconomicsSociologyBusiness Studies

Previous school:
Local 11-18 academy

Plans for the future:

Either business studies/economics or a leavers scheme in banking.

Why Northgate?

I felt I had become very complacent at my previous school, and that a new and better working environment was what I needed in order to get the grades I wanted. Northgate is a thoroughly enjoyable experience, inside and out of class. When I first looked around I really liked the sense of community, which was especially a selling point since not many of my high school friends were coming up with me.

At GSCE'S I didn't get a single A, but after starting at Northgate for my A levels, I ended up with 3 A's in my first year
Elliot

Edward

Business StudiesGeography Product Design

Previous school:
Debenham High School

Plans for the future:

I hope to go to the University of Loughborough or Bath to study either International Business or Business management. Business has always been a subject I have been very interested in since studying it at GCSE. By taking my learning to the next level as an A level subject it has inspired me to study it even further.

Why Northgate?

My brother was in the year above and seemed to get on very well here so I decided to study here. I wanted to see what the difference was like from a small high school to a large town sixth form.

Don't be the person waiting for people to come and talk to you, go out and be proactive in meeting new people.
Edward

Max

MathematicsPhysicsChemistryEPQ

Plans for the future:

I plan to go to university to study for a Masters in chemistry, possibly followed by a PhD study. I really enjoy the complexity and wide reaching applications of the subject, and hence want to specialise in this field in order to further my understanding.

Why Northgate:

From experience of studying here for my GCSE's, I was confident that the teaching would be of a very high quality. It is also a very well respected sixth form in the area and produces great results.

Extra-curricular activities:

Science Buddies, Current Affairs, School Council executive

The atmosphere of the classes, as well as the entire sixth form, is positive and helpful.
Max